Events & Opportunities

FREE PRODUCTION CONSULTATIONS FOR ARTIST FOUNDRY MEMBERS

In these sessions, you will have the opportunity to work individually with an industry producer on your specific project needs and questions.

Learn more here.

DARK CINEMA FILM FESTIVAL – CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Welcome, visionary filmmakers, to Dark Cinema! We invite you to showcase your talent in crafting terrifying stories that delve deep into fear and suspense. Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or just starting out, this festival offers a platform to explore the darkest corners of the human psyche and the supernatural.

Learn more here.

Workshops

June 26, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Online

In this virtual workshop, join Filmmaker & Seed&Spark’s Marketing Director Sav Rodgers to learn how crowdfunding can not only get your project off the ground — it can help you build a sustainable film career through a direct connection with your audience.

Free

Workshops

July 17, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Online

In this virtual workshop, join Filmmaker & Seed&Spark’s Marketing Director Sav Rodgers to learn about how to build a budget, utilize loans, navigate the ask, break down your script, and find creative ways to cut costs without sacrificing your vision.

Free

Utah Filmmaker Showcase

July 18, 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Location: Liberty Park

A story of the spoken word and the bond between a father and son.

Followed by the feature documentary The Apollo, by Roger Ross Williams.

Free

Seating is first come, first served on the grass starting at 8pm
The movie will begin at dusk (approx. 9:15pm)
Don’t forget to check-in upon arrival to be entered into a free prize drawing for a chance to win Utah Film Center merch!

Utah Filmmaker Showcase

July 25, 8:00 pm – 11:15 pm
Location: Liberty Park

On a quest to deliver a pie, three rascal children embark on a woodland odyssey to battle a witch, outwit a huntsman, befriend a fairy, and become best friends forever in this charming debut from directing sensation Weston Razooli.

Free

Seating is first come, first served on the grass starting at 8pm
The movie will begin at dusk (approx. 9:15pm)
Don’t forget to check-in upon arrival to be entered into a free prize drawing for a chance to win Utah Film Center merch!

Utah Filmmaker Showcase

August 1, 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Location: Liberty Park

Five people venture to a secret meadow tucked behind snowcapped mountains to participate in a ritual of their own making.

Followed by the feature documentary Move Ya Body: The Birth of House, by Elegance Bratton.

Free

Seating is first come, first served on the grass starting at 8pm
The movie will begin at dusk (approx. 9:15pm)
Don’t forget to check-in upon arrival to be entered into a free prize drawing for a chance to win Utah Film Center merch!

Community Events

October 11, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: The Ritz Theater, Tooele

Dark Cinema is a horror-based film festival for Utah cinematographers with a passion for the dark side of storytelling. For one night only, the darkness descends, and audiences are invited to experience something truly unique—an evening filled with spine-tingling short films that push the boundaries of fear. In the eerie, atmospheric setting of the Ritz, you’ll feel the chill as tales of terror unfold on screen, gripping your senses and haunting your thoughts long after the credits roll.

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